LEFT COAST FOOD + JUICE Passes Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: OBSERVED MULTIPLE WET WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON PREP TABLES AND SURFACES THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN AND PREPARATION AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE ALL WET WIPING CLOTHS IN BUCKET WITH APPROPRIATE SANITIZING SOLUTION.

Contaminated cloths spread bacteria across multiple surfaces.

Wiping cloths must be properly sanitized and stored.

Store in sanitizer between uses (200ppm quat or 50-100ppm chlorine); Separate cloths for food and non-food surfaces; Test sanitizer concentration.

IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OBSERVED SCOOPS IN DRY STORAGE BINS, FRUIT CONTAINERS IN PREP COOLERS, AND IN THE ICE BIN TO BE STORED WITH HANDLE IN CONTACT WITH CONTENTS OF FOOD OR ICE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE ALL IN USE UTENSILS WITH HANDLES NOT IN CONTACT WITH FOOD ITEMS IN BETWEEN USE.

Improper storage contaminates utensils between uses.

In-use utensils must be properly stored between uses.

Store in food with handle out; On clean surface; In running water; In water at 135°F or above.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED THE TOP LID OF THE TWO (2) DOOR PREPARATION COOLER IN THE FRONT PREPARATION AREA TO BE DAMAGED AND BENT; LID DOES NOT SEAL TOP OF PREPARATION COOLER AND IS NOT ABLE TO EASILY OPEN AND STAY OPEN OR CLOSED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR OR REPLACE.

Poor design creates areas that harbor bacteria.

All surfaces must be designed to be easily cleanable.

Smooth, non-porous surfaces; Free of cracks and crevices; Easily disassembled; Accessible for cleaning.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED FAUCET AT HAND SINK IN DISHWASHING AREA TO BE EXTREMELY LOOSE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SERVICE FAUCET AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD REPAIR.

Backflow can contaminate entire water supply with sewage or chemicals.

Plumbing must be properly installed with backflow prevention.

Air gaps at fixtures; Backflow preventers on connections; No cross-connections; Annual testing of devices; Proper drainage.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED FAUCET AT HAND SINK IN DISHWASHING AREA TO BE EXTREMELY LOOSE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SERVICE FAUCET AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD REPAIR.

Backflow can contaminate entire water supply with sewage or chemicals.

Plumbing must be properly installed with backflow prevention.

Air gaps at fixtures; Backflow preventers on connections; No cross-connections; Annual testing of devices; Proper drainage.